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Rhapsa suscitatalis (♀)

Rhapsa suscitatalis

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A very low profile (flat) moth with a long triangular shape, faint marking including four small orange spots, snouty front end. About 30mm long.

Habitat:

On the moist front of a vehicle in a used car lot at night. Attracted by strong lights.

Notes:

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Rhapsa+suscitatalis#

See the EOL reference for a flat lateral view.

The species has been found in :

New South Wales,
Australian Capital Territory,
Victoria,
Tasmania, and
South Australia.

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Comments (3)

A pity my lateral shots failed. It was thin as a piece of paper.

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